Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 21': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 21'
- 63': Romaric Ouattara (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 63'
- 65': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 65'
- 67': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 67'
- 71': Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 71'
- 73': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 73'
- 81': Spiwe Given Msimango (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Thulani Mabaso (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 81'
- 83': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Msindisi Ndlovu (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 83'
- 88': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 88'
Statistics
 KAI |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 48.4 | Possession | 51.6 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AmaZulu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Chippa United | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Durban City | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Golden Arrows | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 55 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 44 | Ibrahim Bance |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza  |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 3 | Khanyisa Mayo |
| 17 | Asenele Velebayi |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
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